Affordable 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single family, close to everything downtown has to offer! Why pay high rent when you can own your own home? This house has been well maintained and is ready for its next owners. Efficient gas heat and replacement windows will keep cost down. Nice sized, dry basement with half bath. Fenced yard and deck make entertaining a breeze and a safe environment for kids and pets. New SS appliances add to the value, and the washer & dryer makes life easier! This would also be a great investment property to rent out! Being offered as is.
For sale
$129,000
428 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
3beds
1,144sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$133,600 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardWasher and dryerEfficient gas heatReplacement windows
- 4 days |
- 632 |
- 57 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ann Denise Shingler,
Marcks Evans Real Estate 570-906-8600
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: SC263993
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2
Bedroom 1
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom
- Description: Shower Only
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Description: Private Half Bath
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Kitchen
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 18
Living room
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Gas Range
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Linoleum
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: Concrete,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access,Heated
- Attic: Crawl Opening
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,144
- Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,144
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Alley Access, Parking Pad, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 48
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1561604006801
- Zoning: R1
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Scranton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,410
- Annual tax amount: $2,760
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
- Inclusions: gas range, refrigerator, washer and dryer
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
Estimated market value
$133,600
$110,000 - $159,000
$1,485/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,000+74.3%$113/sqft |
Source:  GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC263993 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2021 | Sold | $74,000+64.8%$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2006 | Sold | $44,900$39/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #005907 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,659 +9.2% | $5,000 |
| 2024 | $1,520 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | $1,520 +126.9% | $5,000 |
| 2022 | $670 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | $670 -52.1% | $5,000 |
| 2020 | $1,397 +1.7% | $5,000 |
| 2018 | $1,374 +209.1% | $5,000 |
| 2017 | $444 | $5,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2014 | $694 | $5,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $5,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,000 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John G Whittier #2Grades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10South Scranton Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Scranton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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